imposed by any governmental or taxing authority. Taxes which the Lessee may incur while operating the Aircraft include, but are not limited to: fuel excise taxes, airport taxes, sales and use
taxes, over flight fees or taxes, and customs duties, or other foreign taxes relating to international travel. 

 2.8.
Procedure to Request Rental of Aircraft. Lessee shall make requests for rental of the Aircraft to Lessor either orally or in writing. Requests should be made as far in advance as possible before the intended commencement of the Rental Period.


 2.9. Availability. Lessor is making the Aircraft available to Lessee for dry lease on an “as available”
basis only, and makes no guarantee or warranty with regard to Aircraft availability. Lessor will, in good faith, attempt to make the Aircraft available when it is not otherwise being used by Lessor, another lessee, or is unavailable for maintenance
or other reasons. 

 2.10. Non-availability or Delay Due to Unanticipated Causes. Lessor shall promptly notify Lessee if
the Aircraft cannot be delivered for a Rental Period due to an unanticipated delay, such as weather or mechanical related delays. Lessor shall not be responsible for any loss, injury, damage, delay, or cancellation, or any consequential or
incidental damages or costs incurred by Lessee caused by such delay or cancellation. 

 **ARTICLE 3: OPERATION OF AIRCRAFT BY
LESSEE** 

 3.1. Operational Control. During each Rental Period, Lessee is and shall be the sole operator of the
Aircraft and has sole operational control of the Aircraft. During each Rental Period, Lessee is responsible for operating the Aircraft in accordance and compliance with all laws, ordinances and regulations relating to the possession, use, operation,
or maintenance of the Aircraft, including, but not limited to, the FARs.